Q COSTARICA — The section of the Interamericana Norte (Ruta 1) highway that crosses Cambronero will remain closed indefinitely after the landslide that destroyed part of the highway last weekend. Initially, the Ministerio de Obras Publicas y Transportes (MOPT) -Ministry of Public Works and Transport in Costa Rica, Pablo Camacho […]
Monthly Archives: October 2025
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Q COSTARICA (Confidencial) An “order” for “political reasons” is the motive gaining the most “traction” each day in the investigation into the murder in Costa Rica of Nicaraguan ex-military officer Roberto Samcam. Randall Zúñiga, director of Costa Rica’s Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ), and Costa Rican Attorney General Carlo Díaz, monitoring […]
Q COSTARICA — Costa Rica’s business sector is running into a wall — a shortage of bilingual talent that’s starting to bite into growth. As companies aim to compete globally, the ability to communicate in more than one language, especially English, has become a must-have skill. Without enough bilingual workers […]
Q COSTARICA (Op-Ed) Government is responsible for many driving problems. in Costa Rica, the only way to drive is to be hyper alert and to treat anyone you see as a maniac out to attack you. Other problems include: – Terrible roads. Skidding in floodwaters due to bad drainage is […]
Q COSTARICA — The implementation of the Ministerio de Hacienda’s new Tribu-CR system will mark a turning point in the way Costa Rican taxpayers comply with their tax obligations. For this reason, starting this Monday, October 6, Hacienda (Ministry of Finance) will migrate its main current platforms (ATV, TRAVI, DeclaraWeb, […]
Q COSTARICA (EFE) Almost six months after the United States implemented the 10% universal tariff (15% in Costa Rica and 18% in Nicaragua), exports from Central America and the Dominican Republic to the United States, its main trading partner, continue an upward trend driven by rising international prices and uncertainty […]
In Costa Rica, two simple words—*Pura Vida*—carry the weight of a nation’s spirit. Translated literally as “pure life,” *Pura Vida* is far more than a phrase. It’s a greeting, a farewell, a philosophy, and a way of being. For Costa Ricans, or *Ticos*, it encapsulates a collective attitude toward life […]
In an increasingly globalized world, many people find themselves living far from their loved ones—whether for work, education, migration, or personal growth. While technology has made it easier to stay connected, the emotional toll of physical separation can be profound. Feelings of loneliness, sadness, and even depression are common when […]
There are moments in life when everything seems to collapse—relationships fracture, careers derail, health deteriorates, and the future feels like a fog of uncertainty. These moments, often described as “rock bottom,” are painful, disorienting, and deeply humbling. Yet within this darkness lies the potential for profound spiritual transformation. Rising again […]
Costa Rica, a country celebrated for its lush biodiversity and laid-back lifestyle, has a distinctive quirk that often surprises visitors: its addressing system. Unlike most countries that rely on street names and building numbers, Costa Rica’s addresses are famously based on landmarks—some current, some long gone, and some delightfully obscure. […]